1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1975 Peugeot 604

To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Maverick 1975 Peugeot 604
Make Ford Peugeot
Model Maverick 604
Year Released 1970 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 2664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 143 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 335 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2810 mm


 

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